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Software Test Technician 4

eTeam Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$43–$44 Per Hour
SKILLS
Build Management, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Debugging Tools, Design Evaluation, Documentation, File Systems, Functional Testing, High School Diploma, Hospital, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Linux Operating System, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Process Quality, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Prototyping, Quality Assurance Methodology, Simulation, Software Testing, Surgical Supplies, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Fixtures, Testing, Unix Shell Programming, Usability Engineering, User Interface Design
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
9 days ago
Job Title: Software Test Technician 4
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12 months

Description:
Primary Function of Position
The Simulated Use Department is devoted to assuring safe, reliable, and effective products that exceed patient, surgeon, and hospital expectations.
The department plays a vital role in product and process quality, in new product development and production, and in the quality of all da Vinci Surgical System product lines, including system platforms, endoscopic instrumentation, and supporting accessories.
The Senior Engineering Technician will work with a team of dedicated individuals within the Development and Sustaining Engineering teams to:
  • Assure quality of new designs
  • Identify quality issues related to CLIENT product, including instruments, accessories, and software subsystems and hardware
  • Drive resolution of product quality issues through data analysis, reporting, and change advocacy
The successful candidate will become a subject matter expert in customer use of CLIENTproduct, failure modes, and use of debug tools. This individual will be recognized cross-functionally as a super user who is expert in identifying areas of substandard product performance and successfully advocating design improvements to cross-functional engineering and management teams. The candidate must value shared responsibility and celebrate shared success, while forging strong relationships through collaboration with both teammates and internal customers.

Essential Job Duties
  • Execute processes and procedures, test methods, and fixtures for clinical simulation utilizing clinical and engineering knowledge
  • Execute test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation, automated testing, and functional verification
  • Generate test plans, protocols, and reports with guidance from appropriate engineering teams.
  • Participate in the product development lifecycle, including the design review process. Review design documentation and UI prototypes to assess usability

Required Skills and Experience
  • Responsible for learning the elements of the SW build process to effectively execute, monitor and troubleshoot as necessary
  • Evaluates instrument designs using measurement devices and inspection tools
  • Identifies, reproduces, and escalates new or persistent software or hardware related failure modes to management and appropriate Engineering teams
  • Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and documents all findings in the CLIENTbug-tracking database
  • Complete documentation of test protocols, results and reports
Required Education and Training
  • High school diploma or GED, along with 6 experience working in a software test environment. AS or BS degree in a scientific discipline is a plus.
  • Proficient in using Linux OS, including navigating the file system, managing processes, and executing shell commands via the terminal
  • Ability to read and effectively navigate through technical documentation
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in teams
  • Quick learner who takes direction well and shows initiative
  • Team player who values shared responsibility and celebrates shared successes

Working Conditions
  • Be able to handle raw meat for testing purposes, including chicken, beef, and pork products.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience with software quality assurance testing methodologies

About the Company

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eTeam Inc.

Looking for a great job? Join eTeam. We’re looking for talented staffing professionals to join our staff. We also provide contract assignments and full-time jobs at Fortune 2000 Companies. We’ve been named one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and New Jersey Business.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
www.eteaminc.com

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